Physical/ Occupational Therapy Technician

Cleveland Clinic

Posted 3 months ago

Full Time

, Nevada

In Person

Smart Summary

Responsibilities

Assist licensed therapy professionals with patient lifting, transferring, gait training, and exercise activities. Maintain departmental equipment and ensure sanitary conditions within the rehabilitation unit.

Qualifications

You have a High School Diploma/GED and Basic Life Support (BLS) certification. You are comfortable assisting licensed therapy professionals with patient transfers, gait training, and exercise activities, and you can fabricate and set up patient equipment.

Must Have Skills for ATS

Basic Life Support (BLS)

gait training

patient transfers

inventory management

equipment fabrication

Job Description

At Cleveland Clinic Health System, we believe in a better future for healthcare. And each of us is responsible for honoring our commitment to excellence, pushing the boundaries and transforming the patient experience, every day.

We all have the power to help, heal and change lives — beginning with our own. That’s the power of the Cleveland Clinic Health System team, and The Power of Every One.

Job Title

Physical/ Occupational Therapy Technician

Location

Las Vegas

Facility

Cleveland Clinic Nevada

Department

CC Nevada Rehab-Neurological Institute

Job Code

C12004

Shift

Days

Schedule

8:00am-5:00am

Job Summary

Job Details


Cleveland Clinic Nevada specializes in collaborative care, providing the community with ongoing care, clinical research and access to no-cost partner resources and education services. Here, you will work alongside a passionate and dedicated team, receive endless support and appreciation, and build a rewarding career at one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world.    


As a Physical or Occupational Therapy Technician, you will assist licensed therapy professionals by supporting patients with lifting, transferring, gait training, and exercise activities, while providing therapeutic assistance as directed. This Rehab Technician position plays a vital role in helping our Physical and Occupational Therapists deliver patient care across both our critical care units and regular nursing floors. It serves as an excellent entry point into the healthcare field, offering valuable hands-on experience and opportunities for professional skill development.   


This position is well-suited for individuals seeking practical, hands-on experience in a therapy-centered environment prior to pursuing advanced education in nursing, physical therapy, or other healthcare professions. While some team members choose to build long-term careers in this role, many utilize it as a valuable steppingstone toward advanced clinical pathways. 

A caregiver in this position works M-F| 8:00am—5:00pm| no weekends or holidays. 

A caregiver who excels in this role will:  

  • Maintain sanitary, orderly conditions in department.  

  • Inventory departmental equipment.  

  • Ensure equipment is in good working order. 

  • Fabricate equipment as directed.  

  • Perform set-up of patient-related equipment. 

Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:  

  • High School Diploma/GED 

  • Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association (AHA) or the American Red Cross 

  • Familiar with performing job-related tasks, such as reading labels and instructions and completing order forms 

  • Basic mathematical skills sufficient to support inventory management, item measurement, equipment preparation, and supply ordering within budget guidelines 

Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:  

  • Healthcare experience 

Physical Requirements:

  • Ability to walk without assistive device and to maintain balance despite sudden load in order to support patient from falling during gait training.
  • Ability to lift and reach with arms sufficiently to lift patient's arm and leg during therapeutic treatment program.
  • Sensation of touch and manual dexterity to be able to palpate muscle tension or to monitor patient pulse.
  • Visual acuity to observe patient's gross and fine motor movements in order to analyze these movements.
  • Ability to speak clearly enough to instruct patients and families who may not be able to read. Ability to hear or understand patient's description of symptoms and response to treatment.
  • Mental ability to interpret clinical data for the establishment and implementation of appropriate patient treatment.
  • Ability to identify and resolve problems using critical thinking and decision-making.

Personal Protective Equipment:

  • Follows standard precautions using personal protective equipment as required. 

The policy of Cleveland Clinic Health System and its system hospitals (Cleveland Clinic Health System) is to provide equal opportunity to all of our caregivers and applicants for employment in our drug free environment. All offers of employment are followed by testing for controlled substances.

Cleveland Clinic Health System administers an influenza prevention program. You will be required to comply with this program, which will include obtaining an influenza vaccination on an annual basis or obtaining an approved exemption.

Decisions concerning employment, transfers and promotions are made upon the basis of the best qualified candidate without regard to color, race, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, ancestry, status as a disabled or Vietnam era veteran or any other characteristic protected by law. Information provided on this application may be shared with any Cleveland Clinic Health System facility. 

If applying for a Florida position, please see the following website for more information on the background screening requirements required by the Agency of Health Care Administration: https://info.flclearinghouse.com/

Please review the Equal Employment Opportunity poster

Cleveland Clinic is pleased to be an equal employment opportunity employer.

Cleveland Clinic

Cleveland Clinic, located in Cleveland, Ohio, is a not-for-profit, multispecialty academic medical center that integrates clinical and hospital care with research and education. Founded in 1921 by four renowned physicians with a vision of providing outstanding patient care based upon the principles of cooperation, compassion and innovation, Cleveland Clinic has become one of the largest and most respected hospitals in the country. Cleveland Clinic facilities can be found throughout Northeast Ohio, as well as around the country and world including: Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi Cleveland Clinic Canada Cleveland Clinic Florida Cleveland Clinic London Cleveland Clinic Lou Ruvo Center for Brain Health - Las Vegas
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